Our Gang / The Little Rascals - Free Wheeling (1932) - Filming Locations
In one of the greatest shorts from the
Our Gang / Little Rascals "Golden Age" (1930–1933), the Gang operates a mule-powered taxi service that quickly spirals out of control. Featuring Stymie, Spanky, Dickie Moore and Jackie Lyn,
Free Wheeling is famous for its climactic "wild ride" in a homemade taxi powered by Dinah the mule.
The Famous Overland Avenue Hill
For decades, film buffs have asked: Where is the steep hill The Little Rascals taxi raced down at the end of the movie? The answer lies in the
Palms neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles. The iconic scene was filmed on the Overland Avenue hill, a location that remains a pilgrimage site for fans of the series.
From Silent to Talkie - A Remake of One Wild Ride
Filmed almost entirely on location,
Free Wheeling is actually a remake of the 1925 silent comedy
One Wild Ride. Current members of the site can watch by
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